International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2023 Economist Program for Young Graduates

Published: 06 Nov 2022

The program is targeted at young economists who want to have influence on the global stage and who can bring the latest in economic thought and multidisciplinary approaches to help address key global monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, boosting international trade, promoting employment and sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty. During the tree-year program, candidates will rotate through two departmental assignments, joining economic teams working in regional and country-specific surveillance as well as fiscal, monetary, balance of payments, debts, or related issues.

IMF Economist Program for Young Graduates

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Graduate Programme
Sponsor	International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of IMF Economist Program for Young Graduates

The Economist Program offers participants a well-rounded experience of the IMF’s work and provides a unique foundation for a thought-provoking and fulfilling career as an economist.

Requirements for IMF Economist Program for Young Graduates

To be considered for the International Monetary Fund Economist Program, you must meet the criteria listed as follows:

• Be a recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing your PhD in a relevant field of study.
• A national of one of the International Monetary Fund member countries.
• Be under the age of 34 when you join the IMF EP program.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

Selection Process

Applicants are to note that the selection process consists of multiple stages, which may run in parallel to one another. They include the following stages:

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a 30-40 minute preliminary interview.
• During the preliminary interview, you may be asked to forward your most recent university transcript from your PhD program, provide three referees and submit a research paper or one or two chapters of your dissertation.
• Successful candidates will be invited for a 60-miute virtual panel interview and will be asked to take a 40-minute online psychometric assessment.
• Offers to successful applicants will be sent out in February.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply